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Overview |
Oakland | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Rochester Hills, MI | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,108 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #751 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakland.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,476 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,730 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,192 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,161 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,755 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Oakland | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,110 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 10,005 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1245 | 1160/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakland | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakland | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Oakland | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakland University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (16,108 students vs. 8,107 students)
Oakland vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland or Duquesne University?
- Duquesne University is 213.5% more expensive to attend than Oakland for in-state tuition ($45,376.00 vs. $14,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.2% higher at Duquesne University than Oakland University ($45,376.00 vs. $23,730.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland University than Duquesne University ($15,161 vs. $33,919)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland University are 31.7% lower than costs at Duquesne University ($11,192 vs. $14,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakland University than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Duquesne University students is 174.7% larger than aid received Oakland University ($26,800 vs. $9,755)
Oakland vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Oakland .
- The average SAT score at Duquesne University (1138) is 68 points higher than at Oakland (1070)
- Incoming Duquesne University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Oakland (23)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Oakland (3.51)
- Oakland has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Duquesne University (87.5%)
Oakland vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland or Duquesne University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Duquesne University and Oakland.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Oakland University (73% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Duquesne University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Oakland graduates after ten years. ($65,100 vs. $46,700)
- Oakland University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/